Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A group of Northwestern defenders make a play. Though the Wildcats came close, they fell 24-22 on a late field goal.

Field goals make the difference in another heartbreaking loss for Northwestern

November 9, 2019

Football For all the talk about Northwestern’s dormant offense this season, Saturday’s game against Purdue came down to something else: two field goal attempts. With 2:30 to play and the Wildcats...

Aidan Smith is tackled by an Indiana defender. The junior quarterback rushed for a team-high 34 yards.

Football: Northwestern outplayed again as Indiana wins 34-3

November 2, 2019

Football BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The worst drought in the history of the United States never reached the level fields of central Indiana, but the worst drought of the 2019 college football season...

Hunter Johnson gets sacked. The sophomore quarterback finished with 59 yards on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern’s offense struggles in 24-15 loss against No. 8 Wisconsin

September 28, 2019

MADISON, Wis. — In the first half of Saturday’s matchup between Northwestern and Wisconsin, the two teams were trying to pay homage to those who came before them: donning throwback uniforms and playing...

Jake Collins punts the ball into the Evanston night. The senior punter has been one of Northwestern’s most consistent performers this season.

Football: Collins, Gillikin lead ferocious Northwestern special teams unit

November 8, 2018

Football It seems like every time Northwestern punts, No. 43 is the first one down the field. And it’s not one of the gunners. It’s Tyler Gillikin, the long snapper — or, as his coaches call...

Flynn Nagel celebrates a touchdown. The senior was one of two NU players who earned Big Ten recognition after Saturday’s win over Nebraska.

Football: Nagel, Luckenbaugh earn Big Ten weekly awards

October 16, 2018

Football Senior receiver Flynn Nagel and sophomore kicker Drew Luckenbaugh both earned Big Ten weekly awards for their performances in Saturday’s win over Nebraska, the conference announced Monday. Nagel...

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